LASTMA to solve challenge with new tech control system

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LASTMA CEO, Chris Olakpe, revealed this while delivering a lecture titled: LASTMA: "Towards a Functional Lagos", at the 7th edition of LG News dinner and awards, The Guardian reports.

Represented by the Officer, in charge of Area 'M' Command, Ikeja, Commander Onabanjo Adegbayi, the LASTMA CEO said a technology-driven traffic control system would ensure an effective management in the state.

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He also revealed LASTMA's attempts to boost free flow of movement such as;

deploying 100 branded KIA vehicles to field officers,
public enlightenment of drivers and motorists on proper use of highways,
installation of traffic control devices on the highways
training of staff.

"The agency knows the role of enforcement in traffic management operations. We have ensured a regime of strict enforcement of traffic laws with an implementation strategy of 'apprehend, impound, prosecute and impose fine'. In the agency's enforcement drives, fair play and voluntary compliance are encouraged. Only the recalcitrant serial offenders and non-conformists are dealt with according to extant laws", he added.

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